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Hibiscuses
halaeva

What cultivar is the best?

halaeva
16 years ago

What cultivar of Hibiscus-Syriacus (Rose of Sharon)is the most hardy? What cultivar is the most vigourous grower? What cultivar has the most beautiful colour of blooms? What cultivar has the bigest blooms?

According to my experience and opinion 'Red Heart' is the best cultivar.What is your opinion?

Comments (2)

  • beachbarbie
    16 years ago

    As far as cold-hardy goes, I've heard that 'The President' is the best. I know the one I have in the ground came thru last winter pretty well and I didn't mulch it that much.
    As far as other "best" catagories: Of the ones I own, I really love Lovely Lil and Smokey Mountain.
    I know there are ones out there I probably prefer, but I'll have to wait 'til Christmas to indulge - I really over did it this summer!
    Barb

  • nucci60
    16 years ago

    I have and love red heart!

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